TALE OF A HEART BROKEN ROOT ATTEMPT
hello xda members
i am a note 3 N900 (exynos)user from India. i bought this phone in december 2013. all was going pretty good for a while. after almost 6 months the battery life started to diminish. initially i could get 24 h total time with 3-4 hours screen time and with 3G data on intermittently. but once the battery life decreased and got heating issues near the camera i decided to root. I had taken my phone to authorized samsung service centres twice to know whether my phone has any battery issues to which they said " everything is fine ". i waited till the end of my warranty period and attempted to root in january 2015. i have been doing many researches by reading posts and watching videos online. Finally the D day came and i decided to go for it !! I tried everything as mentioned in the video by cursed4eva based on chainfires post. everything went fine and finally got a message : FAILED !! i tried once more and the end result was same. then on my 46k worth note 3 i saw this heart breaking message " "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.". i tried to do so in kies but it was also futile. finally i took my phone to a nearby mobile shop and they said this can be repaired but will take some time, pls come in the afternoon. I was totally disappointed and was thinking just because of this root attempt i have spoiled all these hard earned money of mine At around 5 pm in the evening i got the phone back . i was so happy to see it was working fine ! but i lost 500 indian rupees for that !
End result of that tiring day was like this : i tripped my knox counter, phone wasnt rooted and lost 500 rupees
later my battery life decreased. after a full charge now i get only 14 hrs with 2.5-3 h screen time( phone is just 1 year old). when i tried to search for any soft ware updates i got one more wonderful message which conveyed the message" your device has been modified and no OTA " When i hear that lollipop update is at the door steps i can only sit back with a heart full of sorrow
dear friends out here , i need your priceless help in this issue. I am not well versed with this rooting stuff , so need a simple explanation about what actually would have gone wrong with my rooting extravaganza !! i have read some posts that my mobile can be modified in such a way that knox counter will be 0x0 and system status original which will help me update via OTA. so please guide me through what all things have to be done and what to do in case i see the heart breaker "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." again !!! . After all these , i tried to format my phone thinking it will improve the battery life, but factory resetting both ways is impossible now.
in concise , my requirements
1. need to root my device safely- Warranty period is over now
( SM N900, Kitkat 4.4.2, base band version N900DDUENG1 , kernel version 3.4.39-1955999, Build number KOT49H.N900XXUENF3)
[email protected]#1 Mon jun 23 21:02:09 KST2014)
2. need to update to lollipop OTA and reset KNOX to 0x0 and system status to stock
3. is my battey life normal ?? dec 2013 model getting 14 hours 100 to 0 % with 2.5-3h screen time and 50mts of voice call and whatsapping and chrome browsing on H+ (3G) network with 2G plan
4. how to factory reset the phone ( i tried using settings and hard keys- both failed) . when i released the power button the galaxy note 3 logo vanished and reappeared and went straight to boot. i dint get the menu to reset the data)
Please , please give ur valuable advices rather than redirecting me to some links which will redirect me to some never ending loops !! if someone from the geniuses have time, please help me through my facebook messenger or whatsapp
with lots of respect and love:good:
AK
drheart said:
TALE OF A HEART BROKEN ROOT ATTEMPT
hello xda members
i am a note 3 N900 (exynos)user from India. i bought this phone in december 2013. all was going pretty good for a while. after almost 6 months the battery life started to diminish. initially i could get 24 h total time with 3-4 hours screen time and with 3G data on intermittently. but once the battery life decreased and got heating issues near the camera i decided to root. I had taken my phone to authorized samsung service centres twice to know whether my phone has any battery issues to which they said " everything is fine ". i waited till the end of my warranty period and attempted to root in january 2015. i have been doing many researches by reading posts and watching videos online. Finally the D day came and i decided to go for it !! I tried everything as mentioned in the video by cursed4eva based on chainfires post. everything went fine and finally got a message : FAILED !! i tried once more and the end result was same. then on my 46k worth note 3 i saw this heart breaking message " "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.". i tried to do so in kies but it was also futile. finally i took my phone to a nearby mobile shop and they said this can be repaired but will take some time, pls come in the afternoon. I was totally disappointed and was thinking just because of this root attempt i have spoiled all these hard earned money of mine At around 5 pm in the evening i got the phone back . i was so happy to see it was working fine ! but i lost 500 indian rupees for that !
End result of that tiring day was like this : i tripped my knox counter, phone wasnt rooted and lost 500 rupees
later my battery life decreased. after a full charge now i get only 14 hrs with 2.5-3 h screen time( phone is just 1 year old). when i tried to search for any soft ware updates i got one more wonderful message which conveyed the message" your device has been modified and no OTA " When i hear that lollipop update is at the door steps i can only sit back with a heart full of sorrow
dear friends out here , i need your priceless help in this issue. I am not well versed with this rooting stuff , so need a simple explanation about what actually would have gone wrong with my rooting extravaganza !! i have read some posts that my mobile can be modified in such a way that knox counter will be 0x0 and system status original which will help me update via OTA. so please guide me through what all things have to be done and what to do in case i see the heart breaker "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." again !!! . After all these , i tried to format my phone thinking it will improve the battery life, but factory resetting both ways is impossible now.
in concise , my requirements
1. need to root my device safely- Warranty period is over now
( SM N900, Kitkat 4.4.2, base band version N900DDUENG1 , kernel version 3.4.39-1955999, Build number KOT49H.N900XXUENF3)
[email protected]#1 Mon jun 23 21:02:09 KST2014)
2. need to update to lollipop OTA and reset KNOX to 0x0 and system status to stock
3. is my battey life normal ?? dec 2013 model getting 14 hours 100 to 0 % with 2.5-3h screen time and 50mts of voice call and whatsapping and chrome browsing on H+ (3G) network with 2G plan
4. how to factory reset the phone ( i tried using settings and hard keys- both failed) . when i released the power button the galaxy note 3 logo vanished and reappeared and went straight to boot. i dint get the menu to reset the data)
Please , please give ur valuable advices rather than redirecting me to some links which will redirect me to some never ending loops !! if someone from the geniuses have time, please help me through my facebook messenger or whatsapp
with lots of respect and love:good:
Dr.Anees Kurikkal
facebook.com/draneeskurikkal
+919946816899
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Hello there ,
i would like to tell you that you can easily root your phone by kingo root. it is safe. dont forget ti on USB debugging.
and no way to reset knox counter. so better forget about that.
1. You can use towel root not sure if it still applies forgot the required date for it to work. CF root also works make sure its for your model nlsm-n900. Tried kingo root it also works.
2. No way to reset knox to 0x0 but that wont hurt your phone. You can install russian lollipop you can download it at sammobile again make sure its sm-n900.
If your phone is currently rooted you may want to use triangle away to reset binary then flash stock russian lollipop rom but it wont again changr knox to 0x0. You will then be able to do ota.
3. For battery normally a battery needs to be replace after a certain charge cycle and usually after one year but it really depends on how often and what you use the phone for.
4. While phone is off did you press volume up and home(not sure if required) and power buttom at the same time?
I dont usually use this since i have a reboot application option.
I can understand what you were been through so if you arent rooted go to towel root down load it ( press the button named make it ra1n ) this will root your phone and you dont have to worry about brick it again ... If you want to upadate your device you have to download odin is windows pc programm which can help you to flash stock roms or update your device ..
If you want to download official rom go to sammobile sign in and find your device .
About the battery problem you can do better with your phone so if you root you your note install greenify app from playstore , download gsam to see which app is draining your battery ,reboot your phone once a while
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@drheart the shop person nay have flashed a custom rom.
Now you can flash a fresh rom via odin and get the rom from sammobile.com. also use the cf root method on xda for the rom that you will flash.
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thank you so much guys. i just rooted with kingo !!! it worked as a charm. now the super user is asking to update binary ? what all things to be done next
1. about installing things like cwm,xposed and custom roms
drheart said:
thank you so much guys. i just rooted with kingo !!! it worked as a charm. now the super user is asking to update binary ? what all things to be done next
1. about installing things like cwm,xposed and custom roms
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1. You have to update your binaries first (like in the pic attached). You will have to reboot then
2. Next step is READ XDA forum (about cwm, xposed and custom roms) and no hurry to flash anything if you aren't sure.
Joku1981 said:
1. You have to update your binaries first (like in the pic attached). You will have to reboot then
2. Next step is READ XDA forum (about cwm, xposed and custom roms) and no hurry to flash anything if you aren't sure.
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thank you joku.
next step is installing cwm ryt ?
drheart said:
thank you joku.
next step is installing cwm ryt ?
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It will be cool. Take a look: HERE.
Joku1981 said:
It will be cool. Take a look: HERE.
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i installed the cwm succesfully . now after making a backup , i can flash custom roms , install mods etc ryt
drheart said:
i installed the cwm succesfully . now after making a backup , i can flash custom roms , install mods etc ryt
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Yes, but follow the instructions carefuly :highfive:
Guys . I have rooted my device and has installed titanium and cwm. Everything has been backed up. I have an exynos variant ,india version and is currently on 4.4.2. As of now official lollipop is unavailable in india. I would like to install the russian lollipop. Have a few questions.
1. After installing the lollipop will i lose my root status
2. Can i install the kitkat version via odin if i ever want to revert.
3. Will it be possible to change the language fron russian to English
4. Finally if anything goes wrong and the screen show firmware update encountered an error ,what to do rather than panicking
Thanks in advance
First a general warning - from my experience and reading, a major cause for bootloops and phone issues is NOT doing a physical Download Mode. i.e. rebooting into DL mode or simply restarting and holding the keys. If you want to flash a new ROM (or Stock AFAIK) you must do a physical Download Mode. i.e. you take out the battery, wait about 10 secs, then put the battery back in and hold down Home+Down Vol+Power. Note you need to take out the USB cable BEFORE doing this.
Also, most people don't seem to know that even the latest batteries need to have recharge cycles done - every so often, at least once a month, make sure you run the battery down under at least 20% - lower is better. Also make sure you never take it to 0%. This is the single reason most laptop batteries fail 1 month outside the warranty - people leave them plugged in. It might seem a good idea to keep your phone charged always above (say) 60% but it isn't.
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First a general warning - from my experience and reading, a major cause for bootloops and phone issues is NOT doing a physical Download Mode. i.e. rebooting into DL mode or simply restarting and holding the keys. If you want to flash a new ROM (or Stock AFAIK) you must do a physical Download Mode. i.e. you take out the battery, wait about 10 secs, then put the battery back in and hold down Home+Down Vol+Power. Note you need to take out the USB cable BEFORE doing this.
Also, most people don't seem to know that even the latest batteries need to have recharge cycles done - every so often, at least once a month, make sure you run the battery down under at least 20% - lower is better. Also make sure you never take it to 0%. This is the single reason most laptop batteries fail 1 month outside the warranty - people leave them plugged in. It might seem a good idea to keep your phone charged always above (say) 60% but it isn't.
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but that doesnt answer my question mate !
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but that doesnt answer my question mate !
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You're right... sorry about that.
1. After installing the lollipop will i lose my root status
If it is Stock firmware and you use Odin, yes. It will remove root, so you would need to do it again. Is there a reason you'd want stock rather than a custom ROM? I've used Alliance ROM and Temasek's CM12 and both are excellent, fast and smooth. Temasek's is not stock based but it is very nice to use. Alliance is probably the most customisable ROM I ahve seen that doesn't use Xposed or other 3rd party system to provide the ability to set it up how you want.
2. Can i install the kitkat version via odin if i ever want to revert.
You should be able to. I am unsure why you'd want to as so far, I am very impressed with LP, even the stock from Sammobile. I say 'should' only because I am unsure if the updated bootloader from the LP flash would support KK firmware.
3. Will it be possible to change the language fron russian to English
Yes. I have yet to see a ROM where you can't pick your language on startup.
4. Finally if anything goes wrong and the screen show firmware update encountered an error ,what to do rather than panicking
This is kinda answered in previous post about doing the physical boot to download - it's the only time I have seen issues coming from an Odin flash process - doing a restart into DL mode rather than pulling the battery to get there.
The other possibility is wrong PIT file or partition size. e.g. I had a Hong Kong S3 and had all kinds of problems trying to get a custom ROM onto it - managed it eventually but for a while I thought I'd only ever be able to use HK variants. So I'd make sure I have a firmware based on where your phone is from on my hard drive so if something DOES go wrong you can simply use Odin to flash that version.
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Hey everyone,
So, I'm pretty new to Android having had the past two iterations of the Nexus 7 and decided to take the leap from an iPhone (which I had jailbroken) to a Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 LTE, which I bought unlocked and outright.
I ran stock TouchWiz for a while and then wanted to play, so installed FoxHound 3.2. This worked fine for some time, but then I started getting random reboots which seemed to coincide with listening to music on the device. After a while the reboots suddenly became more regular and it got so I couldn't even open WhatsApp without it either restarting or going into a bootloop. Usually, if it went into a bootloop and I tried starting the phone straight away it would fail, but if I left it off for some time it would start up okay, only to reboot again later if I used it for anything. I also noticed the battery draining quickly.
I tried flashing the device with various other ROMs - PACMan, Google AOKP, etc. - but got the same issue. Many times, the system would crash just when I first started to setup the phone. I finally determined the reason it was crashing at the initial startup was that it was when WiFi was being enabled. So, I ended up following a fruitless several hours of attempting to fix the WiFi using files provided on this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025. I tried XXUDMH8, XXUEMJ7 and XXUEMK8 all to no avail - I installed both the firmware and the WiFi fix files using Odin and thought I had it cracked, only for my phone to eventually reboot again whilst WiFi was not even enabled - it did take a bit longer this time though, admittedly, but it still rebooted and went into a bootloop.
So, I finally followed this page: http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-unroot-galaxy-s4-and-remove-root-completely/ to completely return my device to stock TouchWiz, but still no joy.
I have tried factory resetting the device and wiping all cache from the stock recovery and from Philz CWM (which I had while using the custom ROMs), but this does nothing.
I tried connecting my device to Kies now that I have the stock TouchWiz ROM back on the device, but it is now rebooting even more frequently and I can't get in long enough to run the emergency firmware recovery. It used to stay up longer (sometimes indefinitely) when connected to the PC via the Samsung factory cable or to a power supply with the Samsung charger, but now it is even rebooting when plugged in.
I am extremely worried that my device that cost me nearly £600 a few months ago is bricked for good. I did (understandably) think that returning it to default would've resolved the issue, but even this has failed.
Is there ANYTHING else I can try that I have not already........?
KalarAzar said:
Is there ANYTHING else I can try that I have not already........?
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hello mate, what bootloader do you have?(Boot into download mode too see if it says Knox void warranty or not) and can you still boot into download mode? thanks
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hello mate, what bootloader do you have?(Boot into download mode too see if it says Knox void warranty or not) and can you still boot into download mode? thanks
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Hi and thanks for your reply,
I can boot into download mode - one of the only things I can do! - and it says 0x1 under KNOX WARRANTY VOID, so yes it is showing Knox void.
Just in case you need it, the full information shown on the screen in download mode is as follows:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE enabled
Thanks again..
KalarAzar said:
Thanks again..
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I want you to flash the 4.3 stock rom firmware from samsung (Sign up)www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/ make sure to choose the right one such as device, country . Then when your done flash the file via odin 3.09 and select AP ,Or follow the instruction from here, how to do a proper flash. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252982 . have a nice day.
Repulsa said:
I want you to flash the 4.3 stock rom firmware from samsung (Sign up)www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/ make sure to choose the right one such as device, country . Then when your done flash the file via odin 3.09 and select AP ,Or follow the instruction from here, how to do a proper flash. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252982 . have a nice day.
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Hey Repulsa,
Thanks again. Unfortunately, this is what I did. I signed up at samfirmware and downloaded the file: I9505XXUEMK8_I9505BTUEMK5_BTU.zip
The only thing I did different was that I used Odin 3.07 and flashed using the PDA option, but I'm presuming this is the same thing..? After the bootloop, I went into recovery and factory reset, but still the bootloop occurs.
I have since managed to get into my phone after leaving it off for a couple of hours again and looking through the settings it says I have "Samsung" as the secure boot status and "Official" as the device status. The build number is showing up as JSS15J.I9505XXUEMK8 on Android 4.3.
Should I try anything else that you can think of?
Thanks again for the reply.
KalarAzar said:
Hey Repulsa,
Thanks again. Unfortunately, this is what I did. I signed up at samfirmware and downloaded the file: I9505XXUEMK8_I9505BTUEMK5_BTU.zip
The only thing I did different was that I used Odin 3.07 and flashed using the PDA option, but I'm presuming this is the same thing..? After the bootloop, I went into recovery and factory reset, but still the bootloop occurs.
I have since managed to get into my phone after leaving it off for a couple of hours again and looking through the settings it says I have "Samsung" as the secure boot status and "Official" as the device status. The build number is showing up as JSS15J.I9505XXUEMK8 on Android 4.3.
Should I try anything else that you can think of?
Thanks again for the reply.
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is the problem still persist? if it does Turn off your phone and Press and hold Power+Volume up and do another Wipe cache and Factory reset.
Repulsa said:
is the problem still persist? if it does Turn off your phone and Press and hold Power+Volume up and do another Wipe cache and Factory reset.
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Yes, I'm afraid it does, and I have already done the wipe cache and factory reset, but no joy. I did it again anyway and on reboot it went back into the bootloop again, I'm afraid..
KalarAzar said:
Hey everyone,
So, I'm pretty new to Android having had the past two iterations of the Nexus 7 and decided to take the leap from an iPhone (which I had jailbroken) to a Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 LTE, which I bought unlocked and outright.
I ran stock TouchWiz for a while and then wanted to play, so installed FoxHound 3.2. This worked fine for some time, but then I started getting random reboots which seemed to coincide with listening to music on the device. After a while the reboots suddenly became more regular and it got so I couldn't even open WhatsApp without it either restarting or going into a bootloop. Usually, if it went into a bootloop and I tried starting the phone straight away it would fail, but if I left it off for some time it would start up okay, only to reboot again later if I used it for anything. I also noticed the battery draining quickly.
I tried flashing the device with various other ROMs - PACMan, Google AOKP, etc. - but got the same issue. Many times, the system would crash just when I first started to setup the phone. I finally determined the reason it was crashing at the initial startup was that it was when WiFi was being enabled. So, I ended up following a fruitless several hours of attempting to fix the WiFi using files provided on this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192025. I tried XXUDMH8, XXUEMJ7 and XXUEMK8 all to no avail - I installed both the firmware and the WiFi fix files using Odin and thought I had it cracked, only for my phone to eventually reboot again whilst WiFi was not even enabled - it did take a bit longer this time though, admittedly, but it still rebooted and went into a bootloop.
So, I finally followed this page: http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-unroot-galaxy-s4-and-remove-root-completely/ to completely return my device to stock TouchWiz, but still no joy.
I have tried factory resetting the device and wiping all cache from the stock recovery and from Philz CWM (which I had while using the custom ROMs), but this does nothing.
I tried connecting my device to Kies now that I have the stock TouchWiz ROM back on the device, but it is now rebooting even more frequently and I can't get in long enough to run the emergency firmware recovery. It used to stay up longer (sometimes indefinitely) when connected to the PC via the Samsung factory cable or to a power supply with the Samsung charger, but now it is even rebooting when plugged in.
I am extremely worried that my device that cost me nearly £600 a few months ago is bricked for good. I did (understandably) think that returning it to default would've resolved the issue, but even this has failed.
Is there ANYTHING else I can try that I have not already........?
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it can be a bad battery aswell if your battery serial starts with BD exchange it asap you may also experience any issues mentioned in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570608
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it can be a bad battery aswell if your battery serial starts with BD exchange it asap you may also experience any issues mentioned in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2570608
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Ah FFS. My battery serial does start with BD and I was wondering if it was a battery issue, but didn't want to replace it if the fault was wider spread. I guess I may have to try this then..
I'm just flashing to MJ7 right now, but if it reboots again I will see about a new battery from where I bought it on Monday
And, as I forgot to say in the last post: thanks for your reply. If this fixes it, much kudos, my friend..
Yep. The flashing of MJ7 did not work. Maybe my battery is a dud as it went straight back into a bootloop at the Samsung logo.
Carphone Warehouse visit on Monday methinks..
KalarAzar said:
Yep. The flashing of MJ7 did not work. Maybe my battery is a dud as it went straight back into a bootloop at the Samsung logo.
Carphone Warehouse visit on Monday methinks..
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you can get passed the samsung logo if you boot while your charger is connected to the phone, the battery might swell as well or is already bigger then it originally was
My phone has been randomly shutting down over the past couple of days and the only way I can get it to boot is to connect a charger/cable to pc. I've tried different ROMs and returning to stock. No joy.
I guess my battery could well be the problem
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My phone has randomly started shutting down over the past couple of days and the only way I can get it to boot is to connect charger/cable to pc. When it dies, it also loses all of my wifi passwords. It's a bit of a head scratcher. Any help appreciated
Definately the battery, dude
I was experiencing the same problems, and I observed that the battery swollen. So I replaced it and now the phone is functioning properly. Do not wait for the battery to modify its volume because you are risking to put pressure on the display and crack it. Beware.
Was, indeed, the battery
Hey everyone,
Just to let you know that I went back to Phones4u with the receipt from September (when I bought the new phone) and they filled out a form to request a new battery from Samsung and replaced mine their and then in the shop with a new battery from another Samsung Galaxy S4.
My old battery did, indeed, have a serial number that started with BD and the new one starts with AA so hopefully I am now sorted.
Massive thanks to everyone who replied and hopefully this thread will save someone else the time and lost data that flashing ROMs can incur.
Cheers,
A very happy Steve :laugh:
Model: SM-P605
Model name: GALAXY Note 10.1 2014 Edition LTE
Country: Hong Kong
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 1600683
Build date: Wed, 21 May 2014 09:47:15 +0000
Product Code: TGY
PDA: P605ZSUCNE3
CSC: P605OZSCNE3
MODEM: P605ZSUCNE1
Terafile
Rapidgator
Mega
I am also a hong kong user, happen to know that update is available
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I have the HK version. Waiting for a custom Rom version. Wouldn't install stock.
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Someone said need to factory reset. But I just cannot find a way to backup game data without root. Anyone can help? Thanks . By the way I just don't know why google need us to root to backup. Just a normal need will be so difficult for andriod.
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from hk too lol
will upgrade until got root for 4.4.2
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hochui said:
Someone said need to factory reset. But I just cannot find a way to backup game data without root. Anyone can help? Thanks . By the way I just don't know why google need us to root to backup. Just a normal need will be so difficult for andriod.
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You can try Helium
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
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caveat emptor
I got my note SM-P605 at a Fortress in Macau. It was having the same strange issue as thecaptain42 in post 19 on this thread (random reboot issue). I've also posted about my issue here; albeit far less eloquently.
After factory-resetting and wiping cache, I used Odin 3.09 to flash P605ZSUCNE3_P605OZSCNE3_P605ZSUCNE1_HOME.tar.md5
Then, after booting up and signing into my Google account, the tablet proceeded to download and install [my] apps and updates from Google Play.
Suddenly, after a while, with many installations and updates successfully completed -but still in the download and install process, the screen turned black and the tablet has been deader than dead (as in solid brick -no response at all), ever since.
I never rooted or installed any system apps (not already included).
As for me, I'm not sure what to do next... But at least you've been warned.
clock and owner info are gone from lock screen
Hi All,
I have ported this KitKat Hongkong version on my SM-P605 Singapore version. Everything looks perfect, except the lock screen. There's no clock and owner information in lock screen. I've set them in Setting, but still they did not show up.
This is not a big problem actually, but I just wonder, anyone notice this issue before ?
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I got my note SM-P605 at a Fortress in Macau. It was having the same strange issue as thecaptain42 in post 19 on this thread (random reboot issue). I've also posted about my issue here; albeit far less eloquently.
After factory-resetting and wiping cache, I used Odin 3.09 to flash P605ZSUCNE3_P605OZSCNE3_P605ZSUCNE1_HOME.tar.md5
Then, after booting up and signing into my Google account, the tablet proceeded to download and install [my] apps and updates from Google Play.
Suddenly, after a while, with many installations and updates successfully completed -but still in the download and install process, the screen turned black and the tablet has been deader than dead (as in solid brick -no response at all), ever since.
I never rooted or installed any system apps (not already included).
As for me, I'm not sure what to do next... But at least you've been warned.
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What does it happen when you press the power button for a long time? Does it restart and work properly till screen goes black because of inactivity?
mohammadreza.n said:
What does it happen when you press the power button for a long time? Does it restart and work properly till screen goes black because of inactivity?
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Well... Up until you posted this message. I had not tried to hold the power button for a prolonged period of time. When I saw this message, I wanted to reply honestly, so I pressed it for a while and it turned on.
When the tablet completed its booting cycle it resumed downloading updates and software from my Google account. But after a few minutes of that, it crashed again. The screen turned bright blue, then the tablet shut down again.
Holding the power button for a while repeats the cycle.
Would you mind telling me why did you ask me what happens if I press the button for a long time?
manhattan212 said:
Well... Up until you posted this message. I had not tried to hold the power button for a prolonged period of time. When I saw this message, I wanted to reply honestly, so I pressed it for a while and it turned on.
When the tablet completed its booting cycle it resumed downloading updates and software from my Google account. But after a few minutes of that, it crashed again. The screen turned bright blue, then the tablet shut down again.
Holding the power button for a while repeats the cycle.
Would you mind telling me why did you ask me what happens if I press the button for a long time?
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I had the boot loop issue but it fixed after a while by itself and I thought it was a software issue! however, after I installed kitkat (for both NEE and Taiwan versions) no matter what I did I had this issue (like yours):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772289
And it seems that no one else has this issue.
It still could be because I am using a rom from another region (since I am living in Germany) , but I have started to think that maybe there is a hardware problem.
mohammadreza.n said:
And it seems that no one else has this issue.
It still could be because I am using a rom from another region (since I am living in Germany) , but I have started to think that maybe there is a hardware problem.
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For what it's worth, it seems we're not alone.
Perhaps we should start our own thread?
In any event, I'd like you to keep me (and perhaps others as well?) posted.
I'm running my tablet immaculately. No root, no custom ROM, no ROM from another region. Not even any system apps. Nothing.
But it still reboots at random intervals for no immediately apparent reason.
I've not yet figured out how to consistently induce the reboot, either.
manhattan212 said:
For what it's worth, it seems we're not alone.
Perhaps we should start our own thread?
In any event, I'd like you to keep me (and perhaps others as well?) posted.
I'm running my tablet immaculately. No root, no custom ROM, no ROM from another region. Not even any system apps. Nothing.
But it still reboots at random intervals for no immediately apparent reason.
I've not yet figured out how to consistently induce the reboot, either.
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I am completely confused
When I go for support for P605 in samsung.de I end up with a broken page!:
http://www.samsung.com/de/support/model/SM-P6050ZKEDBT
The page you requested is unavailable.
Unfortunately, when you edit your query is a problem.
Perhaps your bookmark out of date, or the link is not working.
The links below take you to additional information.
When I go to Sparhandy.de which I bought the device from they also do not have this device listed!!!!
From where I should claim the warranty?!
As I remember from when I opened the box of my P605 i noticed that the head of pen was half of its unused one! I thought that it may be normal. But from that time I always think that I have got a returned device from customers and not a new one! Anyway since I know a little deutsch it was too difficult for me to return it and ask for a new one here in germany!
mohammadreza.n said:
From where I should claim the warranty?!
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I don't know the procedure for the particular shop where you purchased it, or how long you've had your device. I can't say whether taking it back to the shop for a refund or exchange is an option for you. Perhaps some of the German XDA users can chime on on this.
But, worst case scenario, you should take it to the nearest Samsung shop/center.
mohammadreza.n said:
As I remember from when I opened the box of my P605 i noticed that the head of pen was half of its unused one! I thought that it may be normal. But from that time I always think that I have got a returned device from customers and not a new one! Anyway since I know a little deutsch it was too difficult for me to return it and ask for a new one here in germany!
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To get a returned tablet that's dysfunctional is simply terrible. Never-the-less, so long as you have your proof of purchase, Samsung should honor the warranty. I'm guessing they must be able to speak English.
mohammadreza.n said:
When I go for support for P605 in samsung.de I end up with a broken page!:
http://www.samsung.com/de/support/model/SM-P6050ZKEDBT
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Since the link you're trying to go to leads to a dead end, you should try to contact them via e-mail, phone or use the chat feature I noticed there.
mohammadreza.n said:
I am completely confused
When I go for support for P605 in samsung.de I end up with a broken page!:
http://www.samsung.com/de/support/model/SM-P6050ZKEDBT
The page you requested is unavailable.
Unfortunately, when you edit your query is a problem.
Perhaps your bookmark out of date, or the link is not working.
The links below take you to additional information.
When I go to Sparhandy.de which I bought the device from they also do not have this device listed!!!!
From where I should claim the warranty?!
As I remember from when I opened the box of my P605 i noticed that the head of pen was half of its unused one! I thought that it may be normal. But from that time I always think that I have got a returned device from customers and not a new one! Anyway since I know a little deutsch it was too difficult for me to return it and ask for a new one here in germany!
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Hey man, write me a private message so I do not forget it
I can write you the text in german for sparhandy where I can explain your problem.
You should claim the warranty first at sparhandy, normally they order the devices from samsung and then deliver it to you.
benni_1994 said:
Hey man, write me a private message so I do not forget it
I can write you the text in german for sparhandy where I can explain your problem.
You should claim the warranty first at sparhandy, normally they order the devices from samsung and then deliver it to you.
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Thanks a lot my friend! This is very nice of you. :angel:
One of my Deutsche friends did the call. Actually since we had difficulty to find contact number for Sparhandy we tried to contact Samsung (it was also mentioned in sparhandy website that you can also contact samsung directly). I will send my device to them on the next Tuesday.
Also regarding what I told earlier I am losing my trust to sparhandy and fear that they do something strange with my device. Hopefully Samsung will be honest and will do what they are supposed to do.
mohammadreza.n said:
Thanks a lot my friend! This is very nice of you. :angel:
One of my Deutsche friends did the call. Actually since we had difficulty to find contact number for Sparhandy we tried to contact Samsung (it was also mentioned in sparhandy website that you can also contact samsung directly). I will send my device to them on the next Tuesday.
Also regarding what I told earlier I am losing my trust to sparhandy and fear that they do something strange with my device. Hopefully Samsung will be honest and will do what they are supposed to do.
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No problem mate, If you have further problems then you can contact me real quick, I hope you get your device replaced or fixed.
Android Beginner trying to have full Accessto SDCard
Hi All, hope I'm posting this is the right forum .Im quite a beginner in Android terms so please be patient with me ...
I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 sm-p605 and use it while travelling , i dont have a computer with me most of the time so i rely on the tablet for most of what i do , yesterday i have updated to android 4.4.2 kitkat , whitout knowing i would loose full access to my 32 Gb SD card...well that made me quite furious as most people...so i decided try rooting it , after backing up all my files i used CF Auto Root (CF-Auto-Root-lt03lte-lt03ltexx-smp605.zip) , well that didnt quite work as i was getting
the boot loopwith the message RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING, after much reading i was able to recover the tablet to boot back , no rooting was done but im pretty sure i triggered knox and voided the warranty ....anyway i still want to try getting full access to my SD card, either by rooting it or any other way ,if there is a valid file explorer app without root i am keen to know, or if anyone can show me the way to root this device I will really appreciate.Device Details:
AP605ZSUCNE3
CP: P605ZSUCNE1
csc605OZSUCNE3
KitKat 4.4.2
abracetti said:
Hi All, hope I'm posting this is the right forum .Im quite a beginner in Android terms so please be patient with me ...
I have a Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 sm-p605 and use it while travelling , i dont have a computer with me most of the time so i rely on the tablet for most of what i do , yesterday i have updated to android 4.4.2 kitkat , whitout knowing i would loose full access to my 32 Gb SD card...well that made me quite furious as most people...so i decided try rooting it , after backing up all my files i used CF Auto Root (CF-Auto-Root-lt03lte-lt03ltexx-smp605.zip) , well that didnt quite work as i was getting
the boot loopwith the message RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING, after much reading i was able to recover the tablet to boot back , no rooting was done but im pretty sure i triggered knox and voided the warranty ....anyway i still want to try getting full access to my SD card, either by rooting it or any other way ,if there is a valid file explorer app without root i am keen to know, or if anyone can show me the way to root this device I will really appreciate.Device Details:
AP605ZSUCNE3
CP: P605ZSUCNE1
csc605OZSUCNE3
KitKat 4.4.2
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Install again P605ZSUCNE3 from Odin,
Install a Custom Recovery, at the moment only >>TWRP 2.7.0.1(LTE)<< from here: http://techerrata.com/bigbiff/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.1-lt03ltexx.img.tar
Install supersu through recovery to get root (do not check auto reboot, just reboot manually) from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip
Follow this to be able to write to sd card: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53114993&postcount=169 or find sdcard fix in play store
alex_72gr said:
Install again P605ZSUCNE3 from Odin,
Install a Custom Recovery, at the moment only >>TWRP 2.7.0.1(LTE)<< from here: http://techerrata.com/bigbiff/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.1-lt03ltexx.img.tar
Install supersu through recovery to get root (do not check auto reboot, just reboot manually) from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip
Follow this to be able to write to sd card: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53114993&postcount=169 or find sdcard fix in play store
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What's the matter with Kitkat 4.4.2 and SD cards? I use a 64GB one. Could this be the reason I keep boot-looping?
Good day, i purchased a 2nd hand note 4 n910c without knowing the history of the phone, i works fine but my problem is the short battery life. i try to borrow a new note 4 battery from my grandpah but still got the problem. so i think maybe ill try to update my phone (my phone is currently 5.1.1 lollipop) theres a ota available for 70mb. i tried to download it but when i try to install it, it said error and see a picture of a dead android. so i try smart switch and smart switch telling me to upgrade my phone, but the upgrade there is different its 1.8 gb update, im a little bit worry about the upgrade might brick my phone if i try to download that 1.8 gb and why is that ota and smart switch have different size update.
sorry for my broken english.
p.s my phone is not rooted, i checked it already using 2 different root checker apps.
one more thing when i try to factory data reset under backup and reset , it just restart and brought me to recovery mode is that normal
Have you used Odin to flash the latest 6.0.1 ROM for the N910C?
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gracerabino said:
Good day, i purchased a 2nd hand note 4 n910c without knowing the history of the phone, i works fine but my problem is the short battery life. i try to borrow a new note 4 battery from my grandpah but still got the problem. so i think maybe ill try to update my phone (my phone is currently 5.1.1 lollipop) theres a ota available for 70mb. i tried to download it but when i try to install it, it said error and see a picture of a dead android. so i try smart switch and smart switch telling me to upgrade my phone, but the upgrade there is different its 1.8 gb update, im a little bit worry about the upgrade might brick my phone if i try to download that 1.8 gb and why is that ota and smart switch have different size update.
sorry for my broken english.
p.s my phone is not rooted, i checked it already using 2 different root checker apps.
one more thing when i try to factory data reset under backup and reset , it just restart and brought me to recovery mode is that normal
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Dont use smart switch,just do wipe from recovery,or download 1.9GB full stock ROM from sammobile and flash with ODIN
*ps no smart switch not will brick ur device but,i do once time and all is same after upgrade -.- (do it if u dont wanna lose files)
Hi,
I'm new to Android so please help me. About 2 days ago i bought a Samsung S6 edge +, everything it's working fine on it except the battery... even when i take him out off the charger in Battery section says that i have only 10 H aprox to go with it...is this normal? And the big problem is that if i leave him with 80% battery, in the morning i have only 32% with background apps closed before sleep. I mention that i have 6.0.1 on it and i have warranty so i don't realy want to root the phone or something that will make me lose the warranty.
Thank you!
snapydj said:
Hi,
I'm new to Android so please help me. About 2 days ago i bought a Samsung S6 edge +, everything it's working fine on it except the battery... even when i take him out off the charger in Battery section says that i have only 10 H aprox to go with it...is this normal? And the big problem is that if i leave him with 80% battery, in the morning i have only 32% with background apps closed before sleep. I mention that i have 6.0.1 on it and i have warranty so i don't realy want to root the phone or something that will make me lose the warranty.
Thank you!
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Hello Snapydj, I think the problem can be caused by any app you installed. For be sure, first thing is restart de phone in safe mode (you can search how to do it here in this fórum) and see the behaviour of the phone in terms of battery. If the problem persists, try a full wipe and don't install immediately any app from play store. See the behaviour and then install apps one by one and observe battery drain. After all these steps if the problem continue you must send it to warranty.
I wonder I could help you.
Regards
flechinha said:
Hello Snapydj, I think the problem can be caused by any app you installed. For be sure, first thing is restart de phone in safe mode (you can search how to do it here in this fórum) and see the behaviour of the phone in terms of battery. If the problem persists, try a full wipe and don't install immediately any app from play store. See the behaviour and then install apps one by one and observe battery drain. After all these steps if the problem continue you must send it to warranty.
I wonder I could help you.
Regards
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Hi,
I searched yesterday a couple of hours on forums and i think i find the answer. There are many threads that says that it is a known problem for S6 and S6 edge, they called it Deep Sleep problem. But any fix for it that i can find is with root, and i don't want to root the phone... I can't post external link because i am a new user on this forum...
snapydj said:
Hi,
I'm new to Android so please help me. About 2 days ago i bought a Samsung S6 edge +, everything it's working fine on it except the battery... even when i take him out off the charger in Battery section says that i have only 10 H aprox to go with it...is this normal? And the big problem is that if i leave him with 80% battery, in the morning i have only 32% with background apps closed before sleep. I mention that i have 6.0.1 on it and i have warranty so i don't realy want to root the phone or something that will make me lose the warranty.
Thank you!
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snapydj said:
Hi,
I searched yesterday a couple of hours on forums and i think i find the answer. There are many threads that says that it is a known problem for S6 and S6 edge, they called it Deep Sleep problem. But any fix for it that i can find is with root, and i don't want to root the phone... I can't post external link because i am a new user on this forum...
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Not at all. Yes, there is a deep sleep problem but is not the case of you certainly, because even with deep sleep issue in S6 edge+, it doesn't make battery drain like you have. I can say to you that my battery drain over the night isn't more than 1 to 2% per hour. So your phone has a abnormal battery drain for a regular S6 edge+ with stock rom. I remember you that my phone is standard, not rooted
Check your knox in bootloader. Maybe your phone has root before you buy it. Turn off . Press volume down, home and power button. Relase it when green screen appears. Then continue. Check info about knox warranty. There should be all 0. If you see somewhere 1 it will means that your phone has root before.
Damian83 said:
Check your knox in bootloader. Maybe your phone has root before you buy it. Turn off . Press volume down, home and power button. Relase it when green screen appears. Then continue. Check info about knox warranty. There should be all 0. If you see somewhere 1 it will means that your phone has root before.
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Hi,
I checked there and you're right. Appears void 1 but I checked with a program and says that the phone doesn't have root. I took the phone before I used it on a service shop to unlock to work on all carriers because was locked on single one. Maybe that's why appears void 1 there right ? I flashed myself yesterday afternoon the last build for 6.0.1 and now I'm waiting to see if something changed.. And then I restore to factory settings and then cleaned wipe partition.
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Hi ,
I want to share with you the fix i found. So... as you know , i have flashed another build of 6.0.1 , the general version for Romania. This still hasen't fix my problem, but last night after reading more post, i saw someone who said that if you have knox tripped to 1 is a known bug to have battery drain and the only fix is to root the phone, so i said that i should try this too. I root the phone with CF root method through Odin and then install CPU Spy and 3Cpu and ... surprise!! ... Cpu's are going to sleep now, and the problem is fixed. I don't need to install anything else (on some forums says that you have to install twrp recovery and the install a zipp).
Now the only question is, i don't know why knox was tripped to 1 ... the phone wasn't rooted before... i read somewhere that even if you flash another stock rom with odin you trigger know , is this true ? Is any method that i can reset the counter after i unroot the phone ? I mean i don't want to lose warranty.
Rooting always trips Knox, and tripping Knox is irreversible.
B3311 said:
Rooting always trips Knox, and tripping Knox is irreversible.
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I don't think you understand. Knox was already tripped before I root the phone. And only thing has happened before was flashing another stock rom on the phone.
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I understand, you don't.
Your phone had been previously rooted. Whenever and whoever unrooted it at a later date is irrelevant - knox is tripped.
You asked if there is any other method to reset the counter. The answer is no.
snapydj said:
Hi ,
I want to share with you the fix i found. So... as you know , i have flashed another build of 6.0.1 , the general version for Romania. This still hasen't fix my problem, but last night after reading more post, i saw someone who said that if you have knox tripped to 1 is a known bug to have battery drain and the only fix is to root the phone, so i said that i should try this too. I root the phone with CF root method through Odin and then install CPU Spy and 3Cpu and ... surprise!! ... Cpu's are going to sleep now, and the problem is fixed. I don't need to install anything else (on some forums says that you have to install twrp recovery and the install a zipp).
Now the only question is, i don't know why knox was tripped to 1 ... the phone wasn't rooted before... i read somewhere that even if you flash another stock rom with odin you trigger know , is this true ? Is any method that i can reset the counter after i unroot the phone ? I mean i don't want to lose warranty.
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if you knox is 1 ,you will be lost of warranty.[/B
normal ,flash another stock rom will not tripped knox .
only flash custom rom or twrp will trippe knox.
after you trippe knox ,knox cannot go back 0.
FOR YOU BATERRY ,
YOU CAN use debloater to debloatware of preinstallar system app.
here is link [ if you like ]
Universal Debloater-Mod for S6EdgePlus - v2.2 | AUTO-ROOT & BUSYBOX |
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/development/universal-debloater-mod-s6edge
this will save alot of baterry.
or flash custom rom
for example like
Pure-Stock ExtraLite Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/development/sm-g928c-pure-stock-extralite-rom-t3383399
FOR you flash rom , one thing importante
you need backup EFS .
ENJOYED FLASH
Successful Recovery Note7 from last Samsung "Death Update" Disabled Battery Charging!
Ok, so here it goes, Im getting one more piece of Note7, addictive, I know... this piece has latest samsung's "Death Update" installed, thus its reportedly only working while plugged in with usb cable or charger but otherwise does not charge battery anywhere beyond 0%... so thats that.
My goal is to root this unit, and install custom rom (like hydra rom) and after probably reflash with ODIN with earlier version that did not have battery charging @ 0% cap , then again root the phone, install root package blocking program and just run stock rooted rom with updates disabled, thus having battery charging feature enabled. Ultimately my options of course are to attempt retrofit another battery to it like one discussed here in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/themes/note7-battery-swap-mod-note5-s6-s7e-t3545371
, since the model Im receiving has no warranty and it is already refunded unit to the original owner but was "written off" by samsung or whatever you call it, I dont care as long as I get it, I know me trading it in for S7e even aint an option so its going to be my test-unit for DIY and such.
Im wondering would charging features still be disabled if phone was powered via Download / Recovery modes? Anybody had first hand experience? Otherwise, is there anything else in place after the latest death update that prevents phone from being rooted and alternatively flashed with custom recovery/rom to enable charging?
Mega curious...
Hope ya'll having great weekend people
Mr.Ultimate said:
Ok, so here it goes, Im getting one more piece of Note7, addictive, I know... this piece has latest samsung's "Death Update" installed, thus its reportedly only working while plugged in with usb cable or charger but otherwise does not charge battery anywhere beyond 0%... so thats that.
My goal is to root this unit, and install custom rom (like hydra rom) and after probably reflash with ODIN with earlier version that did not have battery charging @ 0% cap , then again root the phone, install root package blocking program and just run stock rooted rom with updates disabled, thus having battery charging feature enabled. Ultimately my options of course are to attempt retrofit another battery to it like one discussed here in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/themes/note7-battery-swap-mod-note5-s6-s7e-t3545371
, since the model Im receiving has no warranty and it is already refunded unit to the original owner but was "written off" by samsung or whatever you call it, I dont care as long as I get it, I know me trading it in for S7e even aint an option so its going to be my test-unit for DIY and such.
Im wondering would charging features still be disabled if phone was powered via Download / Recovery modes? Anybody had first hand experience? Otherwise, is there anything else in place after the latest death update that prevents phone from being rooted and alternatively flashed with custom recovery/rom to enable charging?
Mega curious...
Hope ya'll having great weekend people
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Not sure why you think that retrofitting a battery would allow the device to charge. The update on your device is what is preventing the charge cycle and also is stopping the device from using any radios.
You need to try to flash via Odin a complete rom, probably the last version that had the battery limited.
If you can manage this then you should be disable oem unlock under developer options and then install hydra by following the detailed instructions.
clearbox said:
Not sure why you think that retrofitting a battery would allow the device to charge. The update on your device is what is preventing the charge cycle and also is stopping the device from using any radios.
You need to try to flash via Odin a complete rom, probably the last version that had the battery limited.
If you can manage this then you should be disable oem unlock under developer options and then install hydra by following the detailed instructions.
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Battery retrofitting mod is not to get battery charging - is to keep note7 fail-proof, and with this specific unit that Im talking about it is especially the case only after getting it back to firmware that did not have it bricked.
I know about "OEM unlock" feature in dev mode is a must before any software tampering, so thats not an issue. I am aware phone works while on cable, so I should be able to navigate and activate OEM Unlock from dev menu, also I should be able to do straight ODIN flash with firmware that is of an earlier version without any battery cap's , so my question still remains - is there anything in this latest deadly update from samsung that prevents ODIN from flashing anything to the phone, or is it just charging orientated?
we shall all see once it comes across, should be following week, Im actually eager to start working with it. May as well just go ahead and order myself a S7 battery too so less time to waste waiting
I have a Note 7 that's on the "Death update".
1) Phone cannot be charge in normal mode or download mode.
2) I did not check on whether it could still function with a cable plug in.
3) Attempting to flash older Samsung firmware from ODIN will not work. It will give some errors and stop there.
4) Could not flash anything through ODIN. BL, CSC, CP, AP could not be flash into the phone.
5) Could not flash recovery from ODIN either.
6) Enabling OEM unlock doesn't help in anything. See point 3 and 4 above.
Hope the above helps.
teslapolaris said:
I have a Note 7 that's on the "Death update".
1) Phone cannot be charge in normal mode or download mode.
2) I did not check on whether it could still function with a cable plug in.
3) Attempting to flash older Samsung firmware from ODIN will not work. It will give some errors and stop there.
4) Could not flash anything through ODIN. BL, CSC, CP, AP could not be flash into the phone.
5) Could not flash recovery from ODIN either.
6) Enabling OEM unlock doesn't help in anything. See point 3 and 4 above.
Hope the above helps.
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Vey well, I have some extra ideas too, we shall see
Besides, what are your current plans for your note7?
are you willing to sell it by any chance?
Mr.Ultimate said:
Besides, what are your current plans for your note7?
are you willing to sell it by any chance?
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I'm hoping to revive the Note 7 and use it if this is possible at all.
Won't mind selling if there are no other option.
Ok, so got my disabled charging note7, it has about 24% battery remaining and it stays this way if I keep it plugged in on USB or on wireless charger.
I tried flashing TWRP both versions available, both had flashed OK with ODIN however, it still has standard recovery...? wtf...
I remember my S7edge did have very similar behavior, odin would flash TWRP just perfectly fine but when going in to recovery on the phone it still starts in standard recovery, and this would continue until I flashed CF-Autoroot IMG.TAR file , but this time I cannot find it anywhere for note7....
Im thinking trying KingoRoot or OneClickRoot tools but I wanna hold back a little before I launch on those.
Ok good news (so far) , flashed custom kernel via ODIN, worked, but now I figured phone takes charge again while phone is off just on USB, so charge disable mode is within latest kernel update only.
I can still enter my standard recovery and do all I want there (havent tried factory reset yet!)
When powered off from recovery, phone began charging! now I have noticed it went from 23% to 24% and it is showing it is charging, where as before it would vibrate for second when plugged in and then show battery symbol which soon after would go offline and phone would be unresponsive like it is not plugged in - in not charging state. So for now 1:0 me vs note7
EDIT!
YESSS! IT IS CHARGING! NOW @ 26%!!!
Now @ 30% ... ok I should let it charge to 50% and then try perform more firmware DIY
ok, I will confess, I could not wait any longer, thought screw this sh*t, went in to recovery and wiped cache/factory reset, rebooted phone, then witness phone startup OK, welcome wizard started OK with 30% on battery and indicator on shows On-charge thought "yess!!!" , then I get this notification about battery is gonna run out and no longer recharge blah blah blah, but hey , it still charges and now Im at 33%
Yes, latest firmware and custom kernel and VIOLA , note7 is back in the game!
Also got this notification from device security thing asking me to reboot phone to try undo the changes... I guess I will not try just yet out of curiosity will try again to do TWRP reflash, this time it should work
Confirmed, now TWRP flash via ODIN worked liek a charm, so I should root via TWRP now and see if I can disable something in current latest software to disable these notifications playing around now
ok now rooted and lots knox stuff disabled with package disabler and etc, still getting this one notification about discharging battery warning when plugged in, anyone could advice me which file to edit in system root to bypass this?
Thanks
Wow, that's great. I've been trying for weeks but unable to get through to anything. Will it be possible to share on how you get to flash TWRP successfully? Thanks
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Mr.Ultimate said:
ok now rooted and lots knox stuff disabled with package disabler and etc, still getting this one notification about discharging battery warning when plugged in, anyone could advice me which file to edit in system root to bypass this?
Thanks
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I'm don't know about the editing stuff but if you could get TWRP to work, wouldn't it be simpler to flash custom ROM that already have KNOX etc disabled?
I was disabling all kind of random packages just to see what results will I get from doing it all , was expecting to somehow find package that relates to USB/wireless pad power circuit monitoring so I could work on it while maintaining the latest patched firmware but no nagging popups every time phone is powered on or plugged in to USB/wireles pad. Otherwise I observe phone is 99.99% perfect aside from the notification that I have described and security centre prompts warning time to time that device has been modified , click restart to undo-modification, which I actually tried and it undone-nothing, so it is permanently patched this way regardless what you try to do within the phone now.
I am in favor of keeping stock rom and stock appearance of note7 as much as possible.... dont know if it makes much sense but I love the way note7 is... with all functions working as much as possible as close to standard as much as possible, so thats why my reasoning trying to make this latest rom work.
I have few firmwares which were the original ones V.1 and V.2 but not V.3, which is what I have, so even if I install custom rom now, there is no way going back to factory firmware since V.3 full factory rom is nowhere to be found.
I am going to look in to ways on how to extract entire current firmware so I can go and learn a bit and maybe do few ROM builds myself, this is actually exciting now once I got this far.
Able to link me to the custom Kernel that you use?
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Able to link me to the custom Kernel that you use?
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do it on your own risk folks, I mean - enjoy...
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=98347
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do it on your own risk folks, I mean - enjoy...
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=98347
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Thanks. It works!!!. Thank you so much.
I managed to flash TWRP and Hydra ROM onto it. Everything works except mobile network. Somehow it is unable to detect the SIM card.
Will fiddle with it further. Hopefully I could get it up and running.
Thanks again.
only downside I see so far with current latest kill firmware and this patched kernel are those nagging notifications regardless battery charging to 100% ok, security center notification about modifications and about restart with attempt undoing them, which obviously will fail anyway anytime, and just now noticed it takes a little more time to activate wifi to show available networks, usually its instant, like 0.1second, and now its like 3-5 second delay once switch is toggled to ON position. Also, found out that when network sim card inserted, now phone prompts for network customization and asks to restart now or later to apply settings changes, and I tried restarting but this keeps coming on anyway, so finding the service package and disabling it solves this issue.
Besides no any network issues here, signal comes on every time I change sim cards around and all connectivity is there with data and all is OK, maybe try different kernel? I tried one with APO ,mine is European exynos SM-N930F model
I tried out Hydra kernel but it didn't work. Then I found this https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/how-to/spacex7-rom-kernel-kill-galaxy-note7-t3536693. I flash it and my SIM card works again.
This may help someone
Hi.
As I've read that there are people in the forum with problems after the last update from samsung, I decided to write my experience.
My first Note 7 was the Hong Kong version. It was amazing, because it had an fm radio built in, but of corse I couldn't flsh a costum rom on it, as there as none in the forum. In time, a gave up and send it to samsung, and I am glad for, since by now, I would have a death phone.
Anyway, after 2 months with a s7 edge, I found a person selling is international note 7, cause he would go to Brasil, and was afraid to had it apprehended at the aeroport. So I bought it, even with the limited charge at 60% problem.
First, I tried the Dr. Keatan rom, but the limited battery charge still persisted.
So I tried the TEKXodus rom, and I say its amazing.
My phone now as the batery charging to 100%, and even the shealth works fine, if you don't update it.
If it as an automatic update by google, just downgrad it and is fine.
When I received the samsung notification for the last update, I just needed to be sure that the update function was turn off, that the processes in the background were off too, and, with titanium backup, to freeze 2 "urgent update" apks.
Everything works fine.
So, for those who have problems, I recommend the TEKXodus rom.
Best regards